Veteran On The Move

This week Joe is joined by Army Veteran and entrepreneur Tyson Koska. Tyson served as a helicopter pilot; going from high school to flight school and attending college after four years of service. Following graduation, Tyson entered the IT world and started a 25 year career. He shares with Joe how he created OnTrajectory, a personal finance software that helps users with long term planning. OnTrajectory is unique from other available financial planning tools because it is highly customizable and user’s information is kept private. Tyson shares the lessons he has learned and advice for other entrepreneurs. Check out OnTrajectory here.      About Our Guest    Tyson is a former Oh-58 pilot and Army veteran. After leaving the military, he used his GI Bill to earn degrees in English and Philosophy. Faced with few job prospects, however, Tyson turned to IT where he spent 25 years in software development. Tyson founded OnTrajectory.com in 2014 because he was tired of waiting for someone else to create meaningful

This week Joe is joined by best selling author and entrepreneur Chandler Bolt. Chandler is the CEO of Self-Publishing School and SelfPublishing.com and the author of seven bestselling books. Chandler shares his own entrepreneurial path and how his company can help others save time and money when publishing a book. He walks listeners through the milestones of publishing and discusses the challenges and costs of self publishing. If you have an idea for a book but don’t know how to start, this is the episode for you. Chandler is giving away 50 copies of his book Published to Veteran On the Move listeners. Check it out here.      About Our Guest    Chandler Bolt is an investor, the CEO of Self-Publishing School & SelfPublishing.com, Forbes 30 Under 30, and the author of 7 bestselling books including his most recent book titled Published.. Self Publishing School is an INC 5000 company the last 3 years in a row as one of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the US     Join the conversation on Facebo

This week Joe is joined by Marine Veteran and entrepreneur Matt DeMaio. Matt is the founder of Condition One, a nutrition company dedicated to providing customers a quality high-protein nutrition bar. Matt saw the need for a high-quality, portable nutrition bar serving in the Marines and pursued his idea following his transition into the civilian workplace. Matt began working on Condition One part time while working at a technology startup but made the move to pursue his business full time. Condition One separates itself from the competition by selling directly to consumers freshly baked bars. Matt and Joe discuss the details of starting a business in the health and wellness marketplace and the challenges Matt overcame to build the successful business he has today. Check out Condition One here.      About Our Guest  Matt DeMaio is a Marine veteran and entrepreneur who created his own nutrition company, Condition One, to meet the health needs of extremely active people like him. He credits the founding of hi

Success Champion Networking with Kevin Snow  This week Joe is joined by Kevin Snow, Army National Guardsman and founder of Time on Target and Success Champion Networking. Kevin and Joe have a great discussion about traits and best practices of successful entrepreneurs. Kevin entered sales after college and through experience learned how to make sales calls about the clients and the importance of asking questions. He now uses his knowledge to teach his clients how to sell with his sales consulting firm Time on Target. Kevin is also the founder and COO of Success Champion Networking, which helps small business owners scale their businesses through meaningful and valuable partnerships with like minded people. If you want to learn more about sales and how to grow your business, this is the episode for you.      About Our Guest  The co-host of the top-100 Apple Podcast, Growth Mode, and CEO of Time On Target, Kevin Snow is a sales expert and a serious technology geek who knows how to help his clients take their

This week Joe is joined by Navy Veteran and franchise consultant Steve Taylor. After running his own successful franchise for 9 years, now Steve connects clients with franchise opportunities. As a consultant, he assists clients in identifying their goals and introduces them to potential businesses at no cost. He shares why Veterans are a great fit for the franchise business model and how new business owners can benefit from the structure and networking provided by being a franchisee. Joe and Steve discuss current trends in small business ownership and support available to Veterans in franchising.  If you want to connect with Steve, he can be reached at SteveTaylor@TheFranchiseConsultingCompany.com or 925-344-5981. Check out his website here.     About Our Guest  Steve Taylor is a former Navy Lieutenant and Naval Academy graduate who proudly served afloat and ashore for seven years following graduation. Upon completion of his military service, Steve began a career in high tech and consumer electronics. Whi

This week Joe is joined by Marine Corps Veteran Donnie Boivin. Donnie is the CEO and founder of Success Champions and Success Champion Networking. Donnie had a job lined up after his transition from the military and ended up shifting into sales. He found success in sales by having real conversations with people and using a human approach. After a discussion with a business partner; Donnie realized that he was ready to work for himself and later founded Success Champions.  He shares with Joe the unique challenges that come with entrepreneurship and how he went from a business on the brink of failure to running six successful companies, two podcasts, and four best selling books.   Learn more about Donnie here or text Success to 8173186030   About Our Guest  Donnie Boivin is an entrepreneur and serves as CEO and Founder of Success Champions and Success Champion Networking. Donnie is considered one of the leading global minds on sales, business development, and business growth. He is described as the first pers

This week Joe is joined by Active Duty Sailor, Real Estate Investor, and Realtor Andrew Valdez Johnston. Andrew discusses his path from high school to enlisting in the U.S. Navy and his first experience in the real estate industry. He shares how the leadership experiences and opportunities gained through his service have impacted his entrepreneurship and set him up for business success. Andrew is passionate about financial literacy and the important foundation it provides entrepreneurs and young service members. Joe and Andrew discuss resources available to help Veterans and Serivce Members create income through real estate.  Learn more about Andrew here.      About Our Guest  Andrew Valdez Johnston is an active-duty Sailor and realtor with Hulett and Associates Realty. His technical knowledge, passion, and background have helped to propel his real estate career in his community. He bought his first property in 2016 and instantly knew he wanted to pursue real estate in some capacity. Fast forward to now, t

This week Joe is joined by Navy Veteran Mike Quilty, CEO of Wild Bill’s Craft Beverages. Mike transitioned out of the Navy after five years of service and attended business school as his next step. A serial entrepreneur, Mike’s focus has been in the healthcare industry but recently shifted to Wild Bill’s Craft Beverages and taking what was a small seasonal business to the national market. Wild Bill’s is a mobile concession service that sells craft sodas and collectable mugs at events nationwide.Through Wild Bill’s, he is focusing on providing career opportunities and training for Veterans.  Mike and Joe discussed the importance of creating a team that works well together, the process of entrepreneurship, and how Wild Bill's is supporting the Veteran community. Check out Wild Bill’s Craft Beverages here.  About Our Guest  Mike Quilty is a serial entrepreneur focused on creating entrepreneurial careers for veterans. A Navy veteran, he is currently the owner and CEO of Wild Bill's Craft Beverages. Over the yea

This week Joe is joined by Stephanie Montague, founder and editor-in-chief of the travel website Poppin’ Smoke. Looking for something different after her husband’s retirement from the Army, they decided to take a year to travel the world. Five years later, they are continuing their international adventure. Stephanie founded Poppin’ Smoke to share an overview of DoD travel benefits and best practices, Space-A tips, and how to use Tricare wherever your travels take you. Stephanie and Joe discuss the advantages of expat life, taking time to slow travel, the adventures and challenges that come with international travel.  Poppin’ Smoke on Facebook US Military Retirees and Veterans Living Overseas Facebook group About Our Guest  Stephanie Montague is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of the military travel website Poppin' Smoke. As the spouse of an Army retiree, Stephanie created Poppin’ Smoke to help members of the military community make the most of their travel-related benefits and their life after the military

This week Joe is joined by Air Force Veteran Lacey Langford, the host of the Military Money Show and founder of MilMoneyCon. Lacey is an Accredited Financial Counselor who is passionate about helping the military community make, save, and invest money smartly by combining her financial expertise and military experience as a Veteran and military spouse. In addition to her podcast, the Military Money Show, Lacey has founded MilMoneyCon. MilMoneyCon is where the military and money communities will meet; to collaborate, learn, and enhance the ability of financial professionals to serve the military community. Lacey shares the importance of connecting with the needs of your community and the power of networking. MilMoneyCon22 will be held 21-23 April in Cary, NC. To find out more and buy your passes click here.    About Our Guest  Lacey Langford, AFC®, is a financial coach, Air Force veteran, and military spouse. She's the creator and host of the Military Money Show, a podcast dedicated to helping the military c

This week Joe is joined by Air Force Veteran Max Aulakh, the founder and CEO of Ignyte Assurance Platform. Max served in Security Forces, deploying to both Iraq and Afghanistan. He transitioned out of the military in 2009, during a difficult job market, and started working as a defense contractor. Max entered the world of cybersecurity and entrepreneurship. He discusses the importance of market validation, his journey for the American dream, and details about his latest company Ignyte Assurance Platform.  Check out more about Ignyte Assurance Platform here.  About Our Guest  Max Aulakh is the CEO and Founder of Ignyte Assurance Platform. He is recognized for his expertise in automating all aspects of DoD & Commercial cyber compliance issues. He gained his start in security as a U.S Air Force Security Leader during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, where he built his first-of-kind cyber readiness inspection automation capability to identify and analyze vulnerabilities and threats to mis

This week Joe is joined by Army Veteran Ben Burt, the owner of a Fibrenew franchise in Fayetteville, North Carolina. After serving in the Army for 27 years and completing eight deployments, Ben planned on attending dental school but turned to entrepreneurship in order to focus on his family. After attending the VA Star program and completing vocational rehab, he started searching for a franchise that would be the right match for his goals and values. Ben opened a Fibrenew franchise; a mobile repair, restoration, and maintenance service. He shared his tips for finding a franchise that matches your values and ensuring that you identify what those values are in your post-military life.  Check out more about Fibrenew here.  About Our Guest  Ben spent 26 years serving in the United States Army, during which time, he became accustom to and reliant on an atmosphere on collaboration and teamwork. As such, when the time finally came to make his transition back into the civilian world and Ben was faced with the same

This week Joe is joined by Army Veteran Brett Currier. Brett is the founder of VetGigs, an online marketplace that connects Veteran freelancers with companies looking to hire professional service contractors. While working as a management consultant at Deloitte Consulting, Brett saw the disconnect in the market between qualified Veterans and employers looking to hire them. In this episode he shares with Joe what skills companies are looking for and how VetGigs can help Veterans with skill gaps through training. Brett also discusses his own military transition and experiences as an entrepreneur.  Check out VetGigs here.  About Our Guest  Brett Currier is the Founder and CEO of VetGigs, the online freelancer marketplace for Veterans and MilSpouses that focuses on professional services. Brett is a US Army Veteran, OIF Veteran, and former Deloitte Consulting management consultant.   Join the conversation on Facebook! Check out Veteran on the Move on Facebook to connect with our guests and other listeners. A pl

This week Joe is joined by Army Veteran and founder of Sheets Laundry Club, Chris Videau. Chris served as helicopter pilot and while flying in Iraq, witnessed and suffered the damages caused by the pollution of the toxic burn pits. Looking to spend more time with his family, Chris separated from the Army and was drawn towards entrepreneurship. Taking lessons learned from his time as a franchisee, Chris founded Sheets Laundry Club, an eco-friendly solution for laundry and other household needs. Chris shares with Joe how he came up with Sheets Laundry Club and his experience on the hit show Shark Tank. Check out Sheets Laundry Club here.  About Our Guest  Chris Videau, is a veteran US Army helicopter pilot who was inspired to create a product that will help eliminate plastic waste. Over the course of 20 years in the US Army, Chris observed our planets plastic problem from the sky while in Iraq he spent most of his days flying through a black haze of pollution caused by burning trash in city streets. Chris ret

This week Joe is joined by Katie Hanna, retired Army officer and Veterans Service Representative for NEADS World Class Service Dogs. Katie served on both Active Duty and as a Reservist in the Army Medical Service Corps. Katie shared her unique transition story and how she overcame challenges throughout her military and civilian careers. Katie continues to serve, connecting Veterans with service dogs trained by NEADS. She explains the mission of NEADS, who provides highly trained service dogs at no-cost to Veterans. Find out more about NEADS World Class Service Dogs here.  About Our Guest  Katie Hanna is an Army veteran, recently retired from the U.S. Army Reserves after 24 years of total service, including 11 years of Active Duty. She completed her Army career as a Lieutenant Colonel and Operations Officer with the US Army Surgeon General, Reserve Affairs Directorate. Katie has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Management and Leadership. She is the point person for veteran clients

This week Joe is joined by Morgan Dixon, a 19 year old entrepreneur and community builder in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Morgan started his entrepreneurial journey as a Freshman in High School with the creation of his app Outloud Reader. He continues to operate the application which is being used by schools around the nation and in seven countries. Morgan also founded a non-profit which collects and redistributes used mobile devices to those in need. In addition to sharing his story, Morgan shares the mission of Innovation Collective, a community that encourages business growth through support and inspiration. He explains why finding your community is a key to success for entrepreneurs.  Find out more about Innovation Collective here.  About Our Guest  Morgan Dixon is a 19 year old entrepreneur and community builder in Coeur d'Alene Idaho. Currently he works at Innovation Collective CDA helping locals find new tech jobs and build companies that add beauty and value to this world based around an A.I. and Robotics

This week Joe is joined by Sheila Cohen, the founder of Veterans Evolutionary Housing of NV. Sheila worked in the housing industry as a realtor and wanted to make a difference in Veteran housing and homelessness. Veterans Evolutionary Housing of NV plans to provide permanent housing solutions for Veterans in need through tiny homes, employment training, and support. Sheila discusses the challenges of starting and running a non-profit and the importance of fundraising. She shares her advice and success stories of providing support to homeless Veterans in her community.  Find out more about Veterans Evolutionary House of NV here.  About Our Guest  Sheila is the founder of Veterans Evolutionary Housing of NV. She is the spouse of a Vietnam Veteran. She has been working for the past 4 years to help homeless veterans to get off the streets and into permanent housing and get a job. Sheila was a realtor for 14 years and housing is her passion.  Sheila can be reached at 951-491-4121 Join the conversation on Faceboo

This week Joe is joined by Army Veteran Sarah Apgar, the founder and CEO of FitFighter. Sarah served in the Army as an Engineer and is an Iraq War Veteran. Following her service, Sarah attended graduate school and became interested in working at start ups and innovative companies. Missing the mission driven lifestyle of the military, Sarah joined her local Fire Department. From her experience in training as a firefighter came FitFighter, transforming weight lifting and strength training using weighted steel hoses. Sarah shares with Joe her experience from being featured on Shark Tank and the challenges of selling a new, innovative product.  Check out FitFighter here. About Our Guest  FitFighter, founded by Sarah Apgar, Iraq War veteran, all-American athlete, fitness professional, volunteer firefighter, and mom, is a new system for strength and movement that changes the way we lift and move weight. Originally designed for the fire service to increase mission readiness in first responders, and rooted in our si

This week Joe is joined by Army Veteran, Alexandra Ostebo, the founder of Kameo and Creative Picnic. Alexandra served in the Army Reserve as a Quartermaster Officer while creating her own opportunities through entrepreneurship. She founded her first production based company, Creative Picnic, providing management and marketing for up and coming artists. After seeing the need for a production focused testing company due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Alexandra founded Kameo. She credits her success to her military training and being able to think through unexpected challenges and lead others. She gives actionable advice to Veterans looking to enter the film and television industry and a reminder to leverage those military skills.  About Our Guest  Alexandra Ostebo, founder of the two production-based companies Kameo and Creative Picnic, is also a former Captain in the Army Reserves. She is passionate about supporting veteran entrepreneurs and getting more veterans into the film/tv production space. Joi

This week Joe welcomes retired Army Medic Wally Carmichael to the show. Wally is the host of the Men of Abundance and Business Owner Growth Podcasts. He is also the founder of Abundance & Prosperity Business Mastery LLC, which provides mentorship and consulting to business owners looking to increase profits. Wally shared with Joe his transition from the Army to continuing government service as a civilian and later to running his own business full-time. A lifelong entrepreneur, Wally started his own business so he could live his life of abundance. Now he helps others to do the same and give back to the community. Wally shares important lessons and resources for business owners who are looking to improve and grow their business. About Our Guest  Wally Carmichael is a retired US Army Medic, Founder and Host of the Men of Abundance Podcast, Business Owner Growth Podcast, and Founder of Abundance & Prosperity Business Mastery LLC. He was born and raised in Phoenix Arizona and joined the Army to get an education t